poorhouse
What is another word for poorhouse? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — Historically, an institution that housed and supported people who could not support themselves.
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How to use poorhouse
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
end up in the poorhouse
Etymology
From poor + house.
Full origin of poorhouse →Frequently asked questions
What does “poorhouse” mean?
The word “poorhouse” means historically, an institution that housed and supported people who could not support themselves. In plain terms, a historic charity institution for housing the destitute; also used figuratively for extreme poverty ("headed for the poorhouse").
How do you use “poorhouse” in a sentence?
Here is “poorhouse” used in a sentence: “Many families dreaded ending up in the poorhouse.”
What part of speech is “poorhouse”?
“Poorhouse” is a noun.
